If you were to stock up for 6 months, what would you buy?

Pippilongstocking

I am very excited about it all - added tuna (salmon hmm any good in a fish pie if its tinned?) - I love food shopping - especially buying things in bulk (an advantage to living on an island) OH thinks I am insane.

I suppose i need to really think about quantities and work out a realistic budget for it all. Scary.


Thus far my vehicle is free of luggage except for my bag - but I also know I need some foam (for my camper seats) some material for curtains and possibly some flatpack shelves - maybe a kitchen table which OH doesnt need anymore but these will all be flat.

I should be OK if I can steer clear of any plant nurseries, charity shops and alike on the way home

Any one know of any good places to get decent quality (frozen/fresh) turkeys? Will take my cool bags too.

ps sorry so many questions!

OrkneyStar

Hi there,
Can you let me know where you find stardrops please.....the nearest place to Orkney would be good....I wonder if Wick Tesco has them ? (I go silly beggars in there lol!!).
Orkney has its downsides (lack of Stardrops!) but other things make up for it (Willows Chip shop being one!!).We always used to stock up on different fruit juices when away. Also printer ink, socks, underwear, clothing, toys for DS.....think you have that already though .
PS Happy shopping!!!

Pippilongstocking

OrkneyStar wrote: »

Hi there,
Can you let me know where you find stardrops please.....the nearest place to Orkney would be good....I wonder if Wick Tesco has them ?
(I go silly beggars in there lol!!).
Orkney has its downsides (lack of Stardrops!) but other things make up for it (Willows Chip shop being one!!).
We always used to stock up on different fruit juices when away. Also printer ink, socks, underwear, clothing, toys for DS.....think you have that already though .

Hiya Orkney Star (waves) - yep advantages plenty - but a few disadvantages - its so expensive to go south - at least this trip is funded by work:D

My pal works in Asda and I think she got me some when they were 40p.

Happily grab you a jar or too if you like and bring them back here (I live very near the willows chip shop!!) can always hand them over when you get your chips. PM me if you want anything brought back - if I can manage I will def get some bits for you

Forgot juice - lol - will add it thanks, we are lucky and get most of our clothes via swaps - but DS is shooting up - random thought of Ikea and tea lights to add to the list and bendy straws (I know not very thrifty but they do like them)

Gingernutmeg

What about a few tins of fruit? I like to keep a few tins of things like pears, peaches and pineapple (in juice, not syrup) as they're a great standby for a quick pudding if you need a pie filling or a base for a cake or upside down cake. Tinned apples are handy too, they make nice cakes. It's not the cheapest but I also like Hartley's tinned summer fruits, it's great for quick puddings (fold a bit into whipped cream for an instant fool, that kind of thing, or squizz it in a blender along with some yogurt, then freeze it for yummy ice lollies).

SunnyGirl

How about *personal lady products*? My DD will only use the Always green packet so I stock up on them when they're on offer, usually in Tesco/Asda but anywhere I see them at less than £4 for 2 packs :eek: I can't overly think of anything else you seem to be very organised I'm sure I'd have 20 boxes of soap powder & no vinegar if it was me. It does sound a lovely life though. I'll be thinking about this all evening now you know :rotfl: Ooh just had a thought do the kids need any stationery supplies for the next school year? They're cheap now before the rush in August with everyone buying them before school re-starts

OrkneyStar

Thanks for the offer, that is nice of you, though I am currently hoping the need for things south (such as Stardrops) will encourage my DH to want to go off the island before the summmer lol!
Tea lights from Ikea are thrifty as they are cheaper than a lot of other places....I bouth 4 packs about 3 years ago and still some left!
Another thought would be to try Poundland (or other Poundshops) as they often have different offers on which work out quite good....you have to shop around though and it depends what is in at the time.
I am jealous you live close to that chip shop :drool:....still it helps my waist to live further away!
Happy shopping.....
PS Can I recommend some tough boxes/crates (ideally with lids) as it makes it easy to stack things in the boot.

Pippilongstocking

HI Gingernutmeg and Sunny girl

Good points will add to list later on

I don't eat puddings so I forget about that kind of stuff good point. We have rasps, strawbs, apples, gooseberries, blackcurrants, morello cherry and rhubarb in garden but its all gone now - although the rhubarb is popping up its head

Custard as well I guess and jelly oh cripes.

Lady things, stationary etc - good point!

I usually come home with a car full of plants, stripey socks and no food (well no real planned purchases)
PS OStar - never been to that chip shop is it good??
Will be off first week april if you do change your mind please PM me - have loads of 'pamper' boxes that they did 10 or so years ago with locking lids which are mega handy and those collapsable crates x

We use to live on a much teenier island for about 10 years - with only 3 ferries a week. Now we live in Orkney it seems relatively urbanised in comparsion- - so when the kids were babies I got so use to stocking up big style - car was always hysterical with tins under the seats, loo rolls under foot in the foot wells and things strategically put in nooks and crannies all over the car to maximise the ferry cost:rotfl:

furndire

I've had a quick glance, have you got cooking oil. If you go to the Indian shops, they sell it in largish drums, then decant into smaller bottle.

How about a tin of cocoa powder to add to baking list - quick chocolate fix -for cake etc

Pippilongstocking

furndire wrote: »

I've had a quick glance, have you got cooking oil.

Nope nor olive/corn oil either

I'd like to say I am an artist and not very methodical - but I am supposed to be methodical and not very artistic

Thank you ......scurries off to add oil to the list argh, wondering if I have put enough money away. eek:eek:

maryb

Bread Flour
Dove Farm yeast (keeps for ages)
UHT milk - good for making your own yogurt
Golden Syrup
Pittas
wraps
sundried tomatoes and dried mushrooms- adds lots of flavour to pasta dishes
jars of ready chopped ginger and garlic also big bottles of soy sauce and marinade if you are going to a Chinese supermarket